Insalata etymology

Italian

Italian word insalata comes from Latin salem, and later Latin salire ((jump, spring). (salt, sprinkle).)

Etymology of insalata

Detailed word origin of insalata

Dictionary entry Language Definition
salem Latin (lat)
salire Latin (lat) (jump, spring). (salt, sprinkle).
*insalare Vulgar Latin (la-vul)
*salare Latin (lat)
*insalāre Vulgar Latin (la-vul)
insalare Italian (it) To become saline (of a river as it approaches the sea). To season (food) with salt.
insalato Italian (it)
insalata Italian (it) Lettuce. Salad.